We the Unhoused – Details, episodes & analysis

This week, Theo checks in with two candidates for judge we spoke with earlier this year -- George Turner and Erika Wiley. We discuss what's changed with the Grants Pass decision, the journey to the ballot box, and the pressing need for local politicians that are advocating for the unhoused.

Learn more about George here:

https://georgeaturner4judge.com/

Learn more about Erika here: 

https://www.wileyforjudge.com/

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Ahead of the election, Theo dives deep into why the unhoused vote is so crucial with Dr. Caitlin Krenn. Also, Theo speaks with Oregon-based activist Jetty about how Grants Pass legislation is already affecting the intensity of sweeps across the country.

Follow Jetty here: 

https://www.instagram.com/junkartlady/ https://www.instagram.com/barefootdefenders/
Follow Dr. Krenn here: 

https://www.caitlinkrenn.com/ 

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Theo speaks with Ralph Silverman and Fred Waitzkin. Waitzkin is the author of the upcoming book "Anything is Good," an account of his friendship with Ralph ranging from their high school best friendship, through Ralph's experiences being unhoused in Florida, and Waitzkin's learning that his assumptions about the unhoused experience were far from the truth.

Pre-order the book here:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/anything-is-good-fred-waitzkin/1144380103

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This week, Theo explores how struggles of the unhoused are intersected with Palestinians fighting for freedom while being ethnically cleansed. He catches up with reclaimer and past guest Martha Escuerdo with @reclaiminghomes, then speaks with student organizers in protest encampments at USC, demanding divestment from Israel and acknowledging the displacement universities do locally. 

Also, a memorial for Jessica ‘Queen’ Mendez.

Follow Martha’s work at @reclaiminghomes.

Donate to Queen’s memorial fund here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/QueenEPLMemorialFund

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This week, Theo learns about the origins of a successful, ever growing mutual aid group — the Echo Park Trash Club, and what they offer to the unhoused community.

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To conclude our Blow the Whistle series, Theo conducts a round table discussion with three whistleblowers on Inside Starving.

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Our Blow the Whistle! series continues! Theo continues his conversation with Project Homekey whistleblowers Danya Dominguez and D’Andre Beckham, and talks to Janet about being unhoused while pursuing her journalism degree.

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This week, Theo speaks with Project Homekey whistleblowers Danya Dominguez and D’Andre Beckham about their experiences advocating for the unhoused and being thwarted by the city. Then, we speak with Tiny of Poor Magazine on educating the public on how to be better allies.

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http://linkedin.com/in/danyadominguez2010

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https://www.instagram.com/poormagazine/?hl=en

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This week, Theo goes down to Long Beach to get a fuller picture of the unhoused community. He speaks with Lee Charles Richmond, Latisha Marie aka Lady C, and Rico Thaka -- plus, a bonus interview with The Dental Salon of Long Beach about their new initiative to provide the unhoused with free dental care.

Follow Rico Thaka: https://twitter.com/RicoThaka

Contact The Dental Salon: https://www.thedentalsalonlb.com/contact-map/

We the Unhoused on Spectrum News! : https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/homelessness/2024/03/13/unhoused-voices-find-renewed-platform-with--we-the-unhoused--relaunch

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Right now, there are thousands of LGBTQIA+ unhoused people living on the street, but their community and distinct struggles are never spotlighted in housed media. This week, Theo speaks with three LGBTQIA+ unhoused or formerly unhoused activists about their experiences, communities, and how to build a world where their stories are elevated and honored.

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